Jun 11, 20251h 57mS0
<p>Remember back in the day when things seemed a little easier? Well, Ben and Bill do! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben is joined by Bill Tucker, host of the A Gamer Looks at 40 podcast, and they sit back and talk...
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Basement Arcade: Pause Menu
Hosted by Fake Nerds · leisure · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! The show where we hit pause, sit back and just chill. Join host Ben Magnet and a guest or guests as they talk about video games both retro and modern! When we say any and all video game topics we MEAN all video game topics. Nintendo, consoles, handhelds, anniversaries, E3, E.T. and more! You name it, we want to talk about it. Tangents and rants aren't only welcomes, they're encouraged!
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Guest openness
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What is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu about?
Welcome to Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! The show where we hit pause, sit back and just chill. Join host Ben Magnet and a guest or guests as they talk about video games both retro and modern! When we say any and all video game topics we MEAN all video game topics. Nintendo, consoles, handhelds, anniversaries, E3, E.T. and more!
Who hosts Basement Arcade: Pause Menu?
Basement Arcade: Pause Menu is hosted by Fake Nerds. The show has published 64 episodes to date.
What has Basement Arcade: Pause Menu covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Good Ol' Days w/ Bill Tucker (A Gamer Looks At 40)" (11 June 2025, 117 minutes), "Super Sonic Collecting W/ G To The Next Level" (9 April 2025, 123 minutes), and "Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Reaction!" (7 April 2025, 110 minutes).
How often does Basement Arcade: Pause Menu publish?
Basement Arcade: Pause Menu publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 110 minutes across 64 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Basement Arcade: Pause Menu?
Booking probability for Basement Arcade: Pause Menu is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Basement Arcade: Pause Menu requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Basement Arcade: Pause Menu's contact route on record: public web form.
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Fake Nerds hosts Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, a leisure podcast with 64 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Apr 9, 20252h 3mS0
<p>SSSSEEEGGGAAAA!!! SEGA super fan, G To The Next Level, makes his glorious return to Pause Menu to talk with Ben about all things SONIC! Sonic fans have been enjoying a resurgence of the blue blur, so Ben and G talk...
Episode #60
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Reaction!
Apr 7, 20251h 50mS0<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>IT'S MARIO TIME! Ben sits down with Ryan Eleopoulos as they do...
Episode #59
SONIC ROLL w/ Anthony Thorp
Sep 25, 20241h 55mS0<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>Let’s get ROLLING! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben sits down...
Episode #58
Physical Games w/ Patrick Brickhouse
Sep 23, 20241h 2mS0<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>Pat’s Back! In his never-ending quest to get that mythical...
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Episode #57
Q1 + Q2 2024 - Pause Menu Quarterly
Sep 20, 20242h 50mS0<p>Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd...
Episode #56
Talking MORE Books w/ Retro Game Books
Feb 19, 20242h 16mS0<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>Books are awesome! And they’re even better when video games are...
Episode #55
SPORTSBALL Games w/ Urinating Tree
Jan 26, 20241h 39mS0<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>On this all new episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, we’re...
Episode #54
Q4 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
Jan 24, 20242h 18mS0<p>Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd...
- Nov 9, 20231h 48mS0
<p>Hey Fake Nerds! It's the show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>Ben brings Ryan on board for a full discussion of a top...
Episode #52
Q3 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
Nov 4, 20232h 35mS0<p>Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd...
Episode #51
Boss Fight Books w/ Gabe
Oct 26, 20231h 51mS0<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>Ever wanted to read a book about one of your favorite video...
- Oct 13, 202356 minS0
<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>You’ve heard Ben mention that he writes for them on every episode...
- Sep 14, 20231h 39mS0
<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>Games are expensive today. It’s a common fact, but one we wish...
Episode #48
The Art of Nintendo Power w/ Stephan Reese
Aug 31, 20231h 42mS0<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>Want to go back in time to talk about the most famous video game...
Episode #47
Q2 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
Jul 14, 20232h 30mS0<p>Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd...
Episode #46
Game Remasters/Remakes We Love w/ Mint Blais
Jun 23, 20231h 45mS0<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>On this episode, Mint Blais makes her glorious return to talk...
Episode #45
Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 2
Jun 20, 202352 minS0<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kb-iwq4ecwk</p><p>Due to...
Episode #44
Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 1
Jun 18, 20231h 31mS0<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>Due to recording errors, this is a Part 1 of what will be a...
- Jun 9, 20231h 48mS0
<p>Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!</p><p>Want to know more on how to make your own NES game? Well you came...
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Bill Tucker
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Brian Riggsbee
Retro Game Books
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Anthony Thorp
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Patrick Brickhouse
Retro Blast
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